Ideal Cafe in Vancouver Island

2263 Island Hwy, Campbell River, British Columbia V9W 2G9, Canada, Vancouver Island

Overview

Cuisine
  • American
  • Cafe
  • Diner
  • Canadian
  • Gluten Free Options
Features
  • Takeout
  • Seating
  • Waitstaff
  • Highchairs Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Serves Alcohol
Good for
  • Kids
  • Families witd children

Restaurant Hours

Monday

7:00 am

Wednesday

7:00 am

Friday

7:00 am

Sunday

7:00 am

Review

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Ideal Cafe
MA
Michael Adams
google
11.21.2024
5/5

Great food, friendly staff.

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Julie Swanson
google
08.17.2018
5/5

Do you want to feel satisfied with a meal that gives your wallet a run? Here at Ideal Cafe your stomach will feel full and your wallet will still be full too! Your wallet will thank you and so will your stomach. The portions are so large, so you might need to take home half your meal home with you. You will want to return again and again, to try different meals. The all day breakfast and all day lunch is a great thing too.

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LC
Laura Collins
google
07.27.2018
5/5

I had the beauty benedict and made it a beast (with bacon) it had spinach, avocado and tomato on it. The hollandaise sauce was extremely good. I am from Ontario and have eaten at a LOT of different breakfast places for eggs benedict and I have to say this is the BEST eggs benedict I have had yet. My aunt ordered their BOAT scrambler and we were both EXTREMELY happy with our meal. The service/employees were amazing. Very happy we stopped here. Thank you so much.

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Geordie Moski
google
07.27.2018
5/5

Fantastic food, huge portions and incredible service! One warning, bring a pillow for the nap afterwards 😴😴 👍👍

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THECpt PHOON
google
07.23.2018
5/5

Awesome little cafe! Great food and equality equally great service. Definitely had that old-school Diner feel. They offer milk shakes and really delicious eggs Benedict. Would definitely go here again.

Ideal Cafe
grubgun
google
06.23.2018
5/5

The atmosphere of this place matches it’s food: funky and elegant. The milkshakes are divine. The service is incomparable. Will go back for more yummy times.

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KW
Katie Wilson
google
06.17.2018
5/5

Amazing food and perfect if you're looking for a full belly of deliciousness! The milkshakes had paper straws and the takeout containers were plastic free. Vegan and veggie options were so inclusive and a big bonus! Try the vegan bratwurst!

Ideal Cafe
TL
Tyson Lambert
google
05.27.2018
5/5

Great food, pretty much the local logger's cafe so nice people

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JH
James Holland
google
05.21.2018
5/5

Classic food in a classic truck stop diner. Breakfast is top notch. Always service with a smile. Highly recommend

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asphalt cowboy
google
04.15.2018
5/5

Its rad cuz its ol skool

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Matthew Helliwell
google
03.12.2018
5/5

Not necessarily the kind of place you'd expect to have vegan options but they're lovely. Cute divey feel, friendly staff, reasonable prices and big portions. I'll be back.

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BH
B H
google
03.05.2018
5/5

Great local spot, old school diner style. The hollandaise was amazing. Breakfast served late

Ideal Cafe
MT
Maegan Thomas
google
02.27.2018
5/5

Portions are large, food comes out quickly and hot! It's a classic diner and they understands their customer. They have something for everyone: the classics, gluten free options, vegan options, etc.

Ideal Cafe
DF
Devlin Fenton
google
02.24.2018
4/5

Such a fun location. Lots to look at and talk about while waiting for what turned out to be a delicious breakfast. Staff were attentive and really ready to serve. Thanks guys and girls!

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cP
christopher Pidgeon
google
01.19.2018
5/5

Good menu, good prices and great service. Would definitely recommend

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WC
Wes Colwell
google
01.19.2018
5/5

Servers are great and nice to see some vegan options!!

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DB
Dean Brown
google
01.14.2018
5/5

Had the Shaved Ham Benny - awesome!!Diner style with great staff. Will definitely be back for more!

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VJ
Vaheed Janfada
google
01.13.2018
2/5

Food was ok but not happy my eggs benedict went from $15 to $24 because I asked for an extra egg.... Not cool at all

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Jerry and Laura Zimmerman
google
11.26.2017
5/5

Food was excellent! Would definitely recommend and will definitely come back.

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Adriaan Vandermeer
google
11.08.2017
5/5

Great greasy spoon, old-timey dinner vibes. I had the vegan hash and found it quite tasty

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PM
Phillip McDougall
google
10.21.2017
5/5

We came from Edmonton - our ideal breakfast is some classic home cooked food - and that's exactly what we got - it was ideal. I wasn't feeling ideal, but luckily I got the ideal hangover breakfast and now feeling ideal while sitting at ideal. Thanks Ideal!

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RL
Rob Long
google
09.26.2017
4/5

This place is very local. Looks a little old on the outside and kinda inside too but don't let that turn you away. The food was great and the price is fair. The staff are friendly and service is pretty quick. You can tell pretty quick that this place is a local favorite, with the broad range of ages of people inside. Anywho I'd reccomend trying this place if your looking for local and homestyle cafe food.

Ideal Cafe
MC
Michelle Chan
google
09.17.2017
4/5

I had been here before in 2015 for breakfast and again recently for lunch. True to its diner label this place is a diner ! The food is diner/greasy spoon fashion. The servings are sizable, prices reasonable and the food comes speedy. There is breakfast all day, however today I went for the cheeseburger and was not disappointed at all. This place knows how to do a true diner cheeseburger and doesn't mess with what's good. A nice beef patty (supplied locally from mid-island) with their 'dressing' (best way I can describe is like home-made thousand island dressing more tangy than sweet) and your regular accouterments expected with a cheeseburger to top it to perfection (pickle, onions, lettuce, tomato + cheese). Would recommend you stop in if you're near by.

Ideal Cafe
LS
Lisa S.
google
09.10.2017
5/5

Classic diner offering delicious food with vegan options, and great service!

Ideal Cafe
MysticWoods
google
08.24.2017
5/5

Best Smoked Salmon Eggs Benny on Focacia bread, yum yum! The staff are super fun too, we always have a good laugh.

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JH
J. H
google
08.01.2017
3/5

The food is excellent, but the seating is a bit tight, the wait a bit long and the prices way too high for the basic item ingredients used.

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RK
Robert Kung
google
08.01.2017
4/5

Like a perfectly preserved 1960's diner. Great eggs Benedict with perfect shredded hash browns, crispy outside and fluffy soft inside. Very good fish and chips, rock cod with more fish than batter.

Ideal Cafe
GayBoyTarrin
google
07.20.2017
5/5

Great food, amazing and friendly service! Love the place!

Ideal Cafe
LS
Liam Schaefer
google
06.26.2017
5/5

Love this place straight out awesome food 😊

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RT
Ryan Thomson
google
06.10.2017
5/5

I ate here last week after two years of boasting about how great the food was. I assumed I'd be let down after building it up for so long, but nope. The food is delicious and the service is great! Their menu is similar to everywhere else, but I think this might be my favourite restaurant!

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Cesar Pontes
google
05.23.2017
5/5

Delicious breakfast and great customer service

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OurBC British Columbia
google
05.12.2017
4/5

Always a favourite when visiting Campbell River. The people, the atmosphere and the food all worth it.

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LC
Lindsey Caswell
google
04.13.2017
5/5

Eggs Benedict was wonderful. Also had a loggers breakfast that hit the spot. The milkshakes are to die for! Food and service is 5 star. Will definitely be going again soon!

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Zac LaRocque-Walker
google
04.01.2017
5/5

Ideal is easily one of the best places to eat in Campbell River. Charming and lovely staff, and delicious diner classics. The breakfast barge is usually my go to. A must visit in CR.

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LD
Leslie Dubiellak
google
03.06.2017
4/5

Old fashion cafe. Great food. Eggs bendy was awesome. Staff was the friendliest.

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JS
Jessie Slezak
google
02.08.2017
5/5

They now have an entirely separate plant-based menu!! So lovely to have so many options available to those with dietary restrictions❤️ I tried the Nourish Bowl (pictured) and yesterday had the Veggie Skillet, both were delicious! Service is always prompt and friendly too!

Ideal Cafe
dd
dolphin danish
google
01.21.2017
5/5

The easiest restaurant to miss that I've come across. But holy smokes. Generous portions, fantastic and scrumptious food with a surprising variety of vegan and vegetarian options, and stellar customer service as sweet as their delicious milkshakes.... cant recomend enough...... plus they use paper straws and paper takeout containers for those who are trying reduce their plastic impact.

Ideal Cafe
TF
Teri Fillion
google
11.24.2016
5/5

Ideal Cafe is a landmark in Campbell River. They have the best breakfasts in town, affordable prices, and are conscious about where they source their food.If you're looking for good food, come here!

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T&
Teri & Brandon alfred
google
11.12.2016
5/5

Love the ideal cafe!!! the food is amazingly delicious and staff are always very friendly and fast

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AP
Anthony Phaneuf
google
11.08.2016
5/5

Been going here for 10 years now and have never had a bad meal. Food and service is perfect everytime. Good atmosphere as well. Would highly recommend.

Ideal Cafe
AL
Andrey Lavrov
google
11.07.2016
5/5

Awesome place to get a homemade breakfast. Classic diner, lot of young and interesting people here, food is delicious and portions are huge! Thank you!

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PL
Paige Labrecuqe
google
11.02.2016
5/5

Wonderful and fast service, our waitress was super speedy and accommodating to our big party

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LH
Lori Horner
google
09.19.2016
4/5

Service was awesome food was good. Atmosphere was awesome like it was 20 years ago when I work there.

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GW
Griffin Windsor
google
09.03.2016
5/5

Really good food and very fast service! Servers were really friendly.

Ideal Cafe
quigquay
google
06.13.2016
5/5

Great diner style food. Massive portions and good service. Great breakfast options and Boozy milkshakes make for a great hangover cure.

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NF
Nicole F
google
06.05.2016
4/5

Awesome food in a really cute ma and pop old school diner. Sat at the bar and got some entertainment from the regulars and the normal hustle and bustle of the busy diner, also was very intrigued by the different milkshakes but didn't get a chance to try one. Definitely will be back and looking forward to our next visit

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RON MCCABE
google
05.26.2016
4/5

Great service delicious breakfast.

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david beckham
google
05.02.2016
5/5

Amazing food great service

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Bonnie Worm
google
03.24.2016
5/5

Excellent burger and fries. A few GF and Vegan options. A fairly extensive menu. Friendly service.

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JM
Jason McBeath
google
03.05.2016
5/5

A tasty little greasy spoon that'll take you back to the good ol' days of friendly diners and pleasant waitresses.

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